The City of Salyersville, The Magoffin County Historical Society and The Magoffin County Fiscal Court proudly presents:
Magoffin County Founders Day 2023
August 30th – September 3rd 2023
“Remembering the Past
And Honoring the Future”
The Late Carter Conley, Toddie Preston
James Caldwell, Chris Bailey,
Rebeca Lynn Howard and John Blanton
This year we will be honoring those individuals who have contributed to the growth of Magoffin County. We would like to give honor and gratitude to these pioneers that have been dedicated in preserving Magoffin’s Heritage.
Food, Craft, and Activity booths set up in designated downtown areas Wednesday morning. Contact Paul Howard at 791-3256 for details.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 30th 2023
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM
With the Magoffin Co. DAV, Mayor Stanley Howard, Magoffin County Judge Matthew Wireman, and Pastor Jack Howard and State Representative John Blanton. National Anthem by Erin Rudd
Baby Contest
(Children ages 0-3 years)
6:30 PM
Directors: Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard, Theresa Dotson, and Lisa Preston
Mrs./Ms. Magoffin Pageant
8:00PM
Directors Olivia Wireman and Jenny Howard
Thursday, August 31st 2023
Little Miss & Master Pageants
(Children ages 3-12 years)
6:00 PM
Directors: Tonya Ward & Lisa Swiger
Miss Teen Magoffin County Pageant
8:30 PM
Director: Tanika McFarlan
Friday, September 1st 2023
Annual 4-H Pet Show
10:00 AM
Sponsored by the Magoffin County Extension Office
Magoffin County Public Library Book Signing
(Local Authors)
10:00 AM
At library
Free Health Fair
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Community Center Yard
Free blood pressure checks A1C screens and giveaways
Magoffin County School Events
12:00 PM
Director: Charlotte Gillum
Talent Showcase
6:00 PM
Open Mic-dancers, etc everyone Welcome
Director: Tonya Ward, Abbie Conley, Jessica Howard
Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant
8:30 PM
Directors: Jincy Bailey, Jessica Prater Francis, Ginger Oney
Saturday, September 2nd 2023
Kiwanis 5K Race
Sign up 8:30-9:00 AM
Race at 9:00 AM
Starts at the Catholic Church on Parkway Dr
Winners will get a t-shirt
Sponsored by: Kiwanis
Vendor Mall
Salyersville National Bank lot adjacent to City Park
10:00 AM
Sponsored by: Rainbow Girls
For more info: Rhonda Howard
606-496-5450
Holiness House of Prayer
4th Annual Founders Day Car Show
Salyersville City Park
Registration 10-12
Awards at 2:00 PM
Founders Day Parade
“Remembering the Past and Honoring the Future”
1:00 PM
Parade directed by the Salyersville Fire Department and the Magoffin County Rescue Squad
NO ATV’s ALLOWED
Live Music at the City Park
4:00 PM-7:30 PM
The Howlers
Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound
Terry Miller Band
Bring your own lawn chair
Free Bounce House Fun
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
City Park
Square Dance
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Front of Magoffin County Court House
Fireworks
9:30 PM
City Park
Sunday, September 3rd 2023
10:00 AM
Church Services at Pioneer Village Church House
With John Blanton
Sponsored by: The Magoffin County Historical Society
